Blitar
Blitar is a landlocked city in East Java, Indonesia, about 73 km from Malang and 167 km from Surabaya. The area lies within longitude 111° 40' – 112° 09' East and its latitude is 8° 06' South. The city of Blitar lies at an altitude on average 167 metres above sea level, and is an enclave within Blitar Regency which surrounds the city on all sides. It covers an area of 32.57 km2, and had a population of 131,968 at the 2010 Census and 149,149 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 151,960 (comprising 75,587 males and 76,373 females).
Blitar | |
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Clockwise from top left: Sukarno Mausoleum, Penataran Temple, Plumbangan Temple, Istana Gebang | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Kridha Hangudi Jaya | |
Location within East Java | |
| Coordinates: 8°06′S 112°09′E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | East Java |
| City | April 1, 1906 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Santoso |
| • Vice Mayor | Tjutjuk Sunario |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.57 km2 (12.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Population (mid 2022 estimate) | |
| • Total | 151,960 |
| • Density | 4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time) |
| Postcode | 66100 |
| Area code | (+62) 342 |
| Vehicle registration | AG |
| Website | blitarkota |
The city is noted as the location of the grave of Sukarno, the first president of Indonesia, five kilometers from the city plaza. The Istana Gebang (Gebang palace) where Sukarno lived as a child is nearby and has been converted into a museum. containing numerous items commemorating Sukarno's place in Indonesian history. In addition, the very active Kelud volcano is located just over 20 kilometers north of Blitar.